Ex-Professor Reveals Way to REALLY Learn Languages (according to science)
Matt Brooks-Green・2 minutes read
Dr. Jeff McQuillin emphasizes the importance of language acquisition over learning, focusing on comprehensible input for effective language development rather than rote memorization. Research supports the idea that exposure to rich language content through reading and listening aids in incremental vocabulary acquisition and overall language comprehension, promoting sustainable language learning.
Insights
- Language acquisition is more critical than learning in second language acquisition, emphasizing the importance of subconscious understanding of messages for effective language acquisition.
- Encountering unfamiliar words in various contexts leads to incremental knowledge gain, with repeated exposure to new words being crucial for vocabulary acquisition, highlighting the inefficacy of explicit word memorization without comprehension.
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What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?
Language acquisition involves subconscious knowledge, while learning is conscious knowledge of language rules. Acquisition is more crucial than learning in language acquisition, focusing on unconscious knowledge of the language.